A postdoctoral position in fish community ecology and environmental change is available in the research group of Dr. Karen Alofs in the School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) at the University of Michigan (https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/alofs). Overall, we are interested in how ecological understanding can contribute to the conservation of aquatic ecosystems and the sustainable management of fisheries. We use a variety of approaches including analyzing monitoring data across regional scales, sampling along disturbance gradients, collecting trait data from natural history collections, and testing mechanisms in field and lab experiments. The postdoctoral researcher may focus on one of two research themes: 1) understanding interactions between cold-coolwater adapted fishes and warmwater adapted fishes with climate warming or 2) predicting the establishment and impact of invasive fishes in freshwater ecosystems. In addition to research, the postdoc will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate and graduate students and work with lab members to develop future grants.
Position details The position includes a salary of $50,000 per year and full benefits, including employee health insurance eligibility. Appointment is for one year with renewal for a second year possible following performance evaluation. The position will begin in fall 2018 or as late as January 2019 with some flexibility. Qualifications • PhD in ecology, environmental science, fisheries, natural resources, computer science, engineering, or related field is required • A keen interest in collaborative interdisciplinary research and applied ecology • Strong statistical and quantitative analysis background • Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publication including lead authored papers One or more of the following skills are desirable • Expertise in R (highly desirable) • Experience working with large datasets and integrating heterogeneous data • Knowledge of current species distribution modelling methods and literature • Field experience in lakes and/or streams and with fishes • Experience conducting lab or field experiments with fishes in aquaria, mesocosms, or ponds • Familiarity with fish functional morphology, trophic ecology, physiology and/or behavior Application instructions Applications are welcome and encouraged from all qualified individuals regardless of background and identity. Applications should include a cover letter and 1-2 page research statement (detailing past research accomplishments and current research interests pertaining to the position), a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references. Email a single PDF of the application to Dr. Alofs ([email protected]). Please include “Postdoctoral Position” in the subject line of your email. Application deadline is *October 1st* but applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please contact Dr. Alofs ([email protected]) with questions regarding this position.
